Ultra-wideband Radar Methods and Techniques of Medical Sensing and Imaging

Conference · Fri Oct 07 04:00:00 EDT 2005

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.630004· OSTI ID:883583

Paulson, C N; Chang, J T; Romero, C E; Watson, J; Pearce, F J; Levin, N

Ultra-wideband radar holds great promise for a variety of medical applications. We have demonstrated the feasibility of using ultra-wideband sensors for detection of internal injuries, monitoring of respiratory and cardiac functions, and continuous non-contact imaging of the human body. Sensors are low-power, portable, and do not require physical contact with the patient. They are ideal for use by emergency responders to make rapid diagnosis and triage decisions. In the hospital, vital signs monitoring and imaging application could improve patient outcomes. In this paper we present an overview of ultra-wideband radar technology, discuss key design tradeoffs, and give examples of ongoing research in applying ultra-wideband technology to the medical field.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 883583
• Report Number(s): UCRL-CONF-216016
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DESIGN
DETECTION
DIAGNOSIS
INJURIES
MONITORING
OPTICS
PATIENTS
RADAR